Go Back On

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊ bæk ɒn/

Definitions of go back on

verb to fail to keep a promise or agreement

Example Sentences

A1 I promised to help my friend move, so I can't go back on my word.

A2 She agreed to babysit for me, but then she tried to go back on her promise.

B1 The company cannot go back on their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint.

B2 After signing the contract, it would be unethical for them to go back on their agreement.

C1 Politicians often make promises during campaigns, but many go back on them once elected.

C2 It is important for leaders to be trustworthy and not go back on their decisions.

preposition indicating a return to a previous position or condition

Example Sentences

A1 I promised I would never go back on my word.

A2 She didn't want to go back on her decision, but she had to.

B1 It's important to keep your promises and not go back on them.

B2 He regrets going back on his agreement with his business partner.

C1 The company cannot afford to go back on their commitment to sustainability.

C2 She was known for never going back on her principles, no matter what.

Examples of go back on in a Sentence

formal It is not ethical to go back on your promise.

informal Don't go back on your word, it's not cool.

slang Dude, you can't just go back on your deal like that.

figurative Once you go back on your values, it's hard to regain trust.

Grammatical Forms of go back on

past tense

went back on

plural

go back on

comparative

more likely to go back on

superlative

most likely to go back on

present tense

goes back on

future tense

will go back on

perfect tense

has gone back on

continuous tense

is going back on

singular

goes back on

positive degree

go back on

infinitive

to go back on

gerund

going back on

participle

gone back on

Origin and Evolution of go back on

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'go back on' originated from Middle English, where 'go' meant 'move' and 'back on' meant 'to retreat or reverse a previous decision or promise.'
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'go back on' has retained its original meaning of reneging on a commitment or promise, but has also come to encompass situations where someone goes against their word or changes their stance on a particular issue.